Central Services Administrator

Central Services Administrator

THIS IS A CATEGORY "E" POST.
Please note that in all cases written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers BEFORE the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise

Ref:

SNT3835(e)

Full time - term time plus specified days

FTE £26,873 - £28,770, Actual £23,075 - £24,703

This school has Academy status and is part of Prosper Learning Trust; the employer will be the Multi Academy Trust.

Prosper Learning Trust

Linhope Road

West Denton

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE5 2LW

Fixed Term until 31 January 2025

Term Time plus 10 days

Prosper Learning Trust is seeking to appoint to the above fixed term post pending a restructure. The post is due to commence on 4th March 2024 until 31st January 2025. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic person who is well organised, self-confident and motivated, with good interpersonal and communication skills to provide effective administrative support. Training and support will be provided to the successful candidate.

The Central Operations Team for the Trust is based on the same site as Newcastle Bridges School in Kenton. The team is responsible for a variety of services for the Trust and its academies including premises, health and safety, asset management, governance, communications, ICT, data protection.

Experience of working in a school/academy setting is highly desirable but not essential. The successful candidate will:

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<li>Be expected to demonstrate flexibility and be available to work additional hours to accommodate occasional evening and special events e.g. CPD sessions, meetings</li>

<li>Be creative and able to problem solve</li>

<li>Have proven skills at managing systems</li>

<li>Have the ability to manage their time effectively, use initiative and be professional with a flexible attitude.</li>

</ul>

The Trust is proud to say that we match the Real Living Wage and we also offer successful candidates:

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<li>A friendly and supportive team of staff who are willing to share expertise and learn from one another</li>

<li>Opportunities for career development and support with development through Trust wide CPD programmes</li>

<li>Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and support from the Trust's Wellbeing Network Group</li>

<li>Access to either Teacher's Pension or Local Government Pension Scheme</li>

</ul>

Full details can be found on https://www.prosperlearningtrust.co.uk/121/why-work-for-us

Prosper Learning Trust was established in January 2018 with Newcastle Bridges School and Mary Astell Academy. Thomas Bewick School joined the Trust in April 2019, Harry Watts Academy in September 2020 and Gilbert Ward Academy opened in September 2023. We are striving to build further collaboration across the academies and grow as a multi-academy trust, whilst continuing to strengthen our relationships with schools outside the MAT for the benefit of our pupils.

For further information please visit https://www.prosperlearningtrust.co.uk/123/vacancies

For an informal discussion about this post please contact: Jennifer McCreery, Trust Operations Manager on 0191 605 3899 or by email Jennifer.mccreery@prosperlearningtrust.co.uk

Please note:

CVs can only be accepted with a fully completed application form.

All successful candidates will be required to complete an online pre-employment medical questionnaire.

If you have not heard from us by 16th February 2024 please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

Contact Name:Jennifer McCreery

Email:jennifer.mccreery@prosperlearningtrust.co.uk

Fixed Term

Closing date:

9 February 2024